Companies in North America and Europe plan to give more employees an equity stake in their businesses to help retain talent amid a pandemic-induced "Great Resignation", a survey showed on Wednesday.

(Reuters) -WH Smith may have to raise the prices of certain products this year after the British retailer flagged higher shipping costs from the Far East, inflationary pressures and potential impact from the Ukraine conflict.

GSK beat first-quarter sales and earnings forecasts on Wednesday, helped by demand for its COVID-19 therapy and shingles vaccine, as the drugmaker moves towards the July separation of its consumer health business.

T-Mobile US Inc on Wednesday beat estimates for subscriber additions in the first quarter, as it benefited from the rollout of new 5G cellular networks.

Europe's top court on Wednesday rejected a case brought by accommodation services company Airbnb Ireland against Belgian regional legislation requiring it to provide information to tax authorities on tourist transactions.

(Reuters) -Futures exchange operator CME Group Inc reported a near 24% rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by market volatility spurred by the Russia-Ukraine war and as investors hedged against rising interest rates.